Cook

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in Saint Augustine, FL, seeks a full-time Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meal service in a new 144-bed behavioral health hospital near Jacksonville.

Under general direction, you will supervise kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness, inventory, and work with the dietitian to balance nutrition, while maintaining compliance with safety standards. Two years of institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in institutional food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas for cleanliness.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, cost parameters and regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu coordination

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Cook – New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL - Opened August 2026

We are seeking a full-time Cook who, under general direction, implements menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Mon-Fri: Three 12-hour shifts, 6:30a-6:30p plus one 4-hour shift.

Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

What We Offer

Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive:

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
• Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days

If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.

Essential Functions

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.